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Board adopts 2025–26 budget and several measures, approves athletic postseason pilot rule
Summary
The Midland County School District Board of Directors on June 26 adopted the 2025–26 general fund budget of $100,751,768 and approved several policy and administrative measures, including a one‑year pilot change to athletic postseason eligibility that gives coaches discretion over PIAA district tournament entries.
The Midland County School District Board of Directors on June 26 approved the district’s 2025–26 general fund budget and a package of routine and policy items, and it adopted a pilot change to postseason athletic eligibility that lets coaches decide whether to enter teams into PIAA district tournaments for one year.
Key outcomes at a glance
- Budget adoption: The board approved the 2025–26 general fund budget in the amount of $100,751,768. The board recorded the vote during the meeting and the budget passed. The budget as presented reflects “no tax increase.”
- Athletic postseason eligibility (pilot): The board voted to approve “Option 1,” a one‑year pilot allowing each head coach to decide whether a team will enter PIAA district tournaments; coaches must provide written documentation explaining the decision and the district will reevaluate the rule before the 2026–27 athletic regulations. The meeting roll call recorded the measure as passing (Option 1 passed; the roll-call count recorded in the transcript was 5 in favor, 4 opposed).
- Appointment to fill vacancy: The board recommended and approved the appointment of Doug Steinle (appointed to fill a board vacancy…
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